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Ministry of Science & Technology
Student-Science Connect Event organized under One Week One Lab Programme of CSIR-NIScPR
CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research  organised a "Student-Science Connect Programme" in New Delhi on 13 September 2023 as part of its One Week One Lab programme. The event was attended by more than 150 students from Kendriya Vidyalaya Vikaspuri, Kendriya Vidyalaya Dwaraka and MM Public School. Shri C. B. Singh, Head, Jigyasa training and HR Division, CSIR-NIScPR, gave an overview of the programme. Professor Ranjana Aggarwal, Director, CSIR-NIScPR, extended a warm greeting to the participants and presented her introductory remarks for the occasion. Prof Aggarwal emphasised on the relevance of the two thematic areas selected for the programme, namely millets and scientifically validated Indian traditional knowledge.
The annual report for NIScPR Jigyasa, covering the period of 2022-2023, was also unveiled at the ceremony by the dignitaries
The programme was also graced by Dr. Shekhar C. Mande, the former Director General, CSIR, and Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Chairman, ASRB, New Delhi. Dr. Mande highlighted the efforts undertaken by CSIR-NIScPR in the preservation and revitalization of diminishing Indian Traditional Knowledge. He emphasised the significance of the NIScPR publication "Wealth of India". Dr. Sanjay Kumar emphasised on the significance of learning by fun, team work, and the need of establishing meaningful connections with extended family. Professor Sharmistha Banarjee, University of Hyderabad delivered the keynote address during the event. Professor Banarjee talked about India's contributions to the fields of Science and Technology, illustrating this with notable instances such as Chandrayan-3, development of Covid-19 vaccines, 3D organ printing technology, among other topics. The annual report for NIScPR Jigyasa, covering the period of 2022-2023, was also unveiled at the ceremony.
During the occasion, Dr. Suman Ray, Principal Scientist, CSIR-NIScPR sensitized the students about nutritional importance of millets encompassing their nutritional profiles and traditional recipes. Dr. Charu Lata, Principal Scientist & PI-SVASTIK at CSIR-NIScPR delivered a talk on "Communicating Scientifically Validated Traditional Knowledge to the society ", emphasising the significance of protection and perpetuation of Indian traditional knowledge. Dr Lata also highlighted the work done by CSIR-NIScPR under the national initiative SVASTIK in the documentation and communication of scientifically validated traditional knowledge to the society. Dr. Paramananda Barman, Scientist at CSIR-NIScPR, conducted an entertaining quiz competition on traditional knowledge. The quiz was succeeded by a puppet show centered upon the theme of science communication. The event was concluded with a visit to the Raw Materials Herbarium & Museum and AyurVatika at CSIR-NIScPR.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Centre Rushes Multi-disciplinary High Level Central teams to States/UTs witnessing surge in cases
Health Secretary writes to 7 States/UTs on Recent Surge in COVID19 Cases & advises specific measures to be taken
The Centre has deputed high level multi-disciplinary teams to Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for supporting them in public health measures for targeted COVID response and management, and effectively tackling the pandemic. The three –member multidisciplinary teams are headed by Joint Secretary level officers in the Health Ministry. These teams will work closely with the States/UT administration and ascertain reasons for recent surge in the number of COVID19 cases. They will also coordinate with health authorities of the States/UT for requisite COVID19 control measures to break the chain of transmission. The States/UT has been advised for regular critical review of the emerging situation with concerned District officials to ensure that gains made so far in COVID management are not lost.
The Centre has also written to Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab and Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir which have been witnessing a rise in daily COVID cases, along with decreasing proportion of RT-PCR tests and rise in positivity in some districts.
In the letter written by the Union Health Secretary, he has exhorted Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to focus on undertaking aggressive measures to break the chain of transmission and to ensure that RT-PCR testing is amplified to flush out hitherto undetected cases from the population. These States/UT have been advised to increase testing in a focussed manner in the affected districts with the appropriate split of RT-PCR and Rapid Antigen Tests and to also ensure that all symptomatic negatives of antigen tests are compulsorily tested via RT-PCR tests. The positive persons must be promptly isolated/hospitalised, all their close contacts be traced and also tested without delay.
The Centre has reminded the States/UTs that any laxity in implementing stringent measures to curb the spread, especially in view of new strain of virus observed in certain countries, could compound the situation. The Union Health Secretary has separately requested the Chief Secretaries of these 10 States and UTs to provide time to these High Level Central teams to debrief the respective Chief Secretaries at the conclusion of their State visits.
These measures are in line with Government of India’s graded and proactive approach to contain COVID across the country. The Health Ministry has been regularly engaging with States and UTs that have been exhibiting either a sudden surge in COVID cases, high caseload or reporting a higher mortality in some districts. The teams interact with the field authorities to get a first hand understanding of the challenges and issues being faced by them.
Ministry of Finance
Government Grants exemption from Basic Custom duty & Health Cess on import of Ventilators , PPE , COVID Test Kits &Face & Surgical Masks
In the context of Covid-19 situation, considering the immediate requirement of ventilators and other items,the Central Government has granted exemption from Basic Customs Duty and Health cess, on the import of the following goods, with immediate effect:
- Ventilators,
- Face masks, surgical Masks,
- Personal protection equipment 
- Covid-19 test kits
- inputs for manufacture of the aboveitems
This basic customs duty exemption shall be available upto the 30th September, 2020.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 200.91 Cr
Over 3.82 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,48,881
21,566 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.46%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 4.51%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 200.91 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,64,98,391 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.82 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10410641
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2nd Dose
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10082207
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Precaution Dose
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6090515
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18428331
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2nd Dose
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17656581
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Precaution Dose
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11633199
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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38220319
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2nd Dose
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26602139
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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60924883
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2nd Dose
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50337271
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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559039608
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2nd Dose
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506605213
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Precaution Dose
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9569637
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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203594377
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2nd Dose
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194735575
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Precaution Dose
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7039257
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127379127
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2nd Dose
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121681902
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Precaution Dose
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29161187
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Precaution Dose
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6,34,93,795
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Total
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2,00,91,91,969
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 1,48,881. Active cases now constitute 0.34% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.46%. 18,294 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,31,50,434.
21,566 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 5,07,360 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 87.11 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 4.51% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 4.25%.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh gives away awards related to Republic Day 2020
Assam state Tableau adjudged Best;
Among Ministries/Departments, Jal Jeevan Mission and NDRF bag top honours
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh gave away awards and prizes related to the Republic Day 2020 at Rashtriya Rangshala Camp, Delhi Cantt. today. Assam was adjudged the best tableau among the 16 states/union territories tableaux that participated in the Republic Day Parade at Rajpath on January 26, 2020. The tableau of Assam was based on the theme 'Land of Unique Craftsmanship and Culture'.
Tableaux of Odisha and Uttar Pradesh were named joint second best. The tableau of Odisha displayed the famous Rukuna Ratha Yatra of Lord Lingaraja worshipped as both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu in a sixth century built temple named 'Lingaraj Temple' at Bhubaneswar. The tableau of Uttar Pradesh mirrored the cultural and religious tourism of the state with the theme 'Sarva Dharma Sama Bhav'.
Among the six tableaux from different ministries/departments, Ministry of Jal Shakti and National Disaster Response Force  won the joint best Tableaux award. The Ministry of Jal Shakti tableau had showcased the Government's new initiative 'Jal Jeevan Mission' which aims to provide functional household tap connection to every rural household by 2024 - Har Ghar Jal. In line with its motto 'Aapda Sewa Sadaiv', the tableau of NDRF showcased the force's successful and illustrious journey of humanitarian service in natural and man-made disasters.
The tableau of Central Public Works Department , with the theme 'Kashmir se Kanyakumari', bagged the special prize for showcasing different parts of the country decorated with colourful and fragrant flowers.
Raksha Mantri gave the award of best cultural performance to the children of Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, B-Block, Janakpuri, New Delhi. The children displayed a colourful performance on the theme 'Mharo Rang Rangilo Rajasthan'. The consolation prize was given to the children of West Zone Cultural Centre, Udaipur who presented Garba, the folk dance of Gujarat.
Shri Rajnath Singh also distributed cash prizes to the winners of 'Know Your Forces' online quiz competition conducted by Ministry of Defence in coordination with MyGov.in between January 01-15, 2020 in order to create a patriotic feeling among the people, especially youth. Kartik Bhatla won the first prize and a cash prize of Rs 25,000. Samulakranthikumar Reddy claimed the second prize with a cash prize of Rs 15,000, while the third position went to Payal Yadav who bagged a cash prize of Rs 10,000.
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik, senior officials of Ministry of Defence and other ministries/departments and many artists and children who participated in the Republic Day Parade were present on the occasion. Raksha Mantri interacted with the participants and congratulated them for their performance in the parade.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM hails 90 infrastructure projects constructed by BRO which were dedicated to nation today
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the 90 infrastructure projects constructed by the Border Roads Organisation , worth over Rs 2,900 crore and spread across 11 States/Union Territories. The projects were dedicated to the nation by the Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh today.
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"These are important projects which will go a long way in enhancing infrastructure in the border areas!"
Ministry of Education
Three Indian universities achieve top-200 positions in QS World University Rankings 2022
IISc Bengaluru ranked 1st in the World for research
India is taking a leap in the field of Education & Research and is emerging as a Vishwaguru – Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
Three Indian Universities have achieved top-200 positions in QS World University Rankings 2022. IISc Bengaluru ranked number 1 in the world for research. QS Quacquarelli Symonds, global higher education analysts has today released the 18th edition of the world’s International University rankings.
Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ congratulated IIT Bombay for securing 177th position , IIT Delhi for securing 185th rank and IISc Bengaluru for securing 186th position in universities rankings.
Shri Pokhriyal said that India is taking a leap in the field of Education & Research and is emerging as a Vishwaguru. We are equally proud to have a Guru like Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi who has constantly been thinking about the welfare of students, faculty staff and all other stakeholders associated with the Indian Education sector, he added.
The Minister further said that the initiatives such as National Education Policy – 2020 and Institute of Eminence are instrumental in ranking our colleges and institutes globally. This can be felt by looking at the university rankings declared by QS & Times Group, he added.
Finance Commission
Finance Commission to visit Madhya Pradesh from 3rd to 5th July, 2019
The 15th Finance Commission headed by Chairman, Shri N.K. Singh will visit the State of Madhya Pradesh from 3rd to 5th July, 2019. The Members of Finance Commission accompanying the Chairman will be Dr. Ashok Lahiri, Dr. A.N. Jha, Dr. Anoop Singh and Prof. Ramesh Chand.
On the first day of its visit, the Finance Commission will have a detailed meeting with the Accountant General of Madhya Pradesh. Following this it is scheduled to have separate meetings with the representatives of Rural Local Bodies, representatives of the Urban Local Bodies, representatives of Trade and Industry and the representatives of political parties of Madhya Pradesh. The Commission will also have informal interactions with the Finance Minister and his team of officials.
On the second day of its visit, the Finance Commission will have a detailed meeting with the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Kamal Nath alongwith his other Cabinet colleagues and senior State Government officers. Following the meeting, the Commission is scheduled to visit Indore where the Commission will be given a presentation by the Indian Institute of Management , Indore on “Evaluation of Finances of Madhya Pradesh”.
The Commission will undertake a number of field visits while in Madhya Pradesh.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Solar Waste Treatment under E-Waste  Rules, 2022
 Rules, 2022 on 2nd November, 2022. Management of solar PV modules panels/ cells has been added in Chapter V of the said rules. As per these rules, every manufacturer and producer of solar photo-voltaic modules or panels or cells shall:
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- ensure registration on the portal;
- store solar photo-voltaic modules or panels or cells waste generated up to the year 2034-2035 as per the guidelines laid down by the Central Pollution Control Board in this regard;
- file annual returns in the laid down form on the portal on or before the end of the year to which the return relates up to year 2034-2035;
- ensure that the processing of the waste other than solar photo-voltaic modules or panels or cells shall be done as per the applicable rules or guidelines for the time being in force;
- ensure that the inventory of solar photo-voltaic modules or panels or cells shall be put in place distinctly on portal; and
- comply with standard operating procedure and guidelines laid down by the Central Pollution Control Board in this regard.
Further, Recycler of solar photo-voltaic modules or panels or cells shall be mandated for recovery of material as laid down by the Central Pollution Control Board in this regard.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Renewable Energy & Power Sh. R.K. Singh in the Rajya Sabha Today.
Ministry of Culture
AnangTal's cleaning up and beautification to begin next week.
National Monument Authority’s  mission to have Anang Tal, an 11th CE monument resurrected came true with DDA Vice Chairman Shri Mukesh Gupta, visiting the grand water reservoir with his entire DDA team and assuring that it’s cleaning up and beautification will begin next week.
The visit was joined by NMA Chairman Shri Tarun Vijay, DDA VC Shri Mukesh Gupta, Commissioners Ms Manisha and Shri Rajeev Tiwari, and about a dozen other senior officers.
They had a detailed survey of the area, and found several encroachments besides sewage drains emptying in the 1200yearold historic mini-lake. It was built by the founder King of Delhi Maharaja Anang Pal Tomar in 1052 CE behind the famous 27 Hindu- Jain temples in Mehrauli area. The Vishnu GarudDhwaj  was a dharmic flag standard in front of Anang Pal’s VishnuTemple. Later these temples were razed to ground by QutubuddinAibak and rains were used to build Jami mosque, which later became known as Quwwatul Islam mosque.
NMA Chairman Shri Tarun Vijay said that the time to highlight historic truth is now and it is heartening that NMA has succeeded in bringing out the facts about the founder king of Delhi. The city was known earlier as DhillikaPuri, as stone inscriptions excavated by Lord Cunningham have revealed. These stone inscriptions were found by British period ASI officers in Palam, Naraina and Sarban  during the construction of New Delhi.
He said that Delhi is not the city of graveyards as it is projected but it a great city of joy, art, culture and sacrifices by the Sikh Guru TeghBahadur sahib and warriorslike Banda Singh Bahadur, Baba Baghel Singh, Maratha Chief MahadajiShinde who conquered Delhi and defeated Mughals.
Excavations at Anang Tal were taken up in 1993 by ASI under the veteran archaeologist Dr B.R.Mani. The detailed surveymap of the area, that include beautiful staircase leading to the Tal and its measurements are with ASI.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Yoga is a great gift to mankind & improves physical & mental well-being: Smt. Devpreet Singh, ADG, North Zone, Ministry of I&B
International Yoga day celebrations:. Yoga Webinar cutting across all zones, organised by PIB Guwahati
Chandigarh, 21st June, 2020
On the occasion of the 6th International Day of Yoga, Press Information Bureau , Guwahati under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting  organised a webinar with a theme ‘Yoga in the times of coronavirus’. Senior officials of Ministry of I&B from North, South, East, West and North-East zones along with resource persons from their respective zones deliberated on the theme.
Smt. Devpreet Singh, ADG  participated from the North Zone. She said that Yoga is a great gift to mankind which originated from India & it improves our physical & mental well-being. Shri Gopal Das, President, Bharatiya Yog Sansthan, Chandigarh participated in the webinar as a resource person. He said, “To gain maximum benefits from Yoga, one needs to maintain good food habits and lead a disciplined life. Yoga practice includes various types of Yoga & every person can find proper Yoga exercises in order to improve his or her own health and to gain body & mind harmony.”


https://twitter.com/PIBChandigarh/status/1274684728260431873?s=09  speaking during the webinar organised by PIB, Guwahati)
Shri L.R.Vishwanath, Head of the department, North East Zone, Ministry of Information & broadcasting, Guwahati gave a welcome address. He said that many people suffered from mental stress due to Covid-19. Yoga helps in keeping away from negative thoughts and it should be part of lifestyle. Shri Manish Desai, Director General  from the west zone said immunity is necessary to fight coronavirus and yoga helps in boosting it. Shri R.N. Mishra, DG, East participated from East Zone and Shri S.Venketshwar, DG South participated from the South Zone.
Later in the day, with the motto of ‘Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family’, a live Yoga session was organised by Chandigarh Regional Office of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. All officials and staff from RoB/PIB offices in the region participated from their homes via online session. In an hour-long session, the yoga instructor demonstrated different yoga asanas which were followed by the participants.
Ministry of Defence
Hosting of 12TH ReCAAPISC capacity building workshop
Additional Director General Indian Coast Guard  Shri VSR Murthy along with Executive Director of ReCAAP ISC Shri Masafumi Kuroki inaugurated a two-day 12th Capacity Building Workshop, here today.
In his inaugural address the Shri Murthy recognised the efforts of ReCAAP ISC towards developing the cooperative framework to address the menace of piracy and armed robbery and facilitating information exchange between various stakeholders. ADG ICG highlighted the fact that capacity building remains one of the most significant pillars of cooperation under the ReCAAP agreement and India has played a leading role in this aspect by hosting this workshop for a third time.
Executive Director of ReCAAP ISC Shri Masafumi Kuroki in his opening remarks appreciated the steps taken by Indian agencies especially by ICG in ensuring safe and secure seas for the seafarers. He also conveyed that information sharing is a shared responsibility of the governments and the shipping industry and the purpose of information sharing would be better served if it is accurate and shared in real time.
The workshop co-hosted by ICG and ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre was attended by officials of concerned ministries and members of the Diplomatic Corps. During the course of workshop, the participants will be trained on various issues related to piracy and armed robbery such as international laws, prosecution process, forensics and emerging threats.
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